Another Kerry voter
It perhaps gives us an insight into both men, but the news that as long as George Bush is President, Michael Howard will neither be allowed into the White House or to meet him, is surely more of an indictment of George Bush?True, most decent Britons wouldn't like Michael Howard in their homes. Nor would they wish to spend time with him. But politicians are meant to be above this thing, and the idea that the 'Special Relationship' would be ended merely because the Conservatives are in power is depressing.
When this sort of anomosity occurs in everyday life there are work-arounds. Perhaps Michael and George could meet at a third friend's house, say the Elysee Palace? Or would it be best to take them out to the pub, sink a few pints and leave them to it?
Anyway perhaps it won't come to that. Howard is not expected to become PM, while there is still a chance that Bush might lose. Certainly if Michael Howard could vote, John Kerry would have another one today.
Update: One wonders how bad this would be for the Conservatives' execution of foreign policy. Probably the last example of a PM who wasn't welcome in the White House was Anthony Eden, and look how that ended.
Update 2 -- There are more details here of this extraordinary news (probably requires registration). I can remember when Neil Kinnock was pilloried in the press for only getting a few minutes with President Reagan after being made to wait. This makes that pale into insignificance.
posted by Matthew @ 8/28/2004 04:21:00 PM
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